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Best Spanish Pome Fruit Types
Manzana Reineta del Bierzo are apples of the Reineta Blanca, Reineta del Canada and Reineta Gris varieties produced in the Bierzo district, in the north-east of the Province of Leon. This apple is very fragrant and aromatic, with intense flavors reminiscing those of grass, vanilla, and ripe fruits.
Manzana Reineta del Bierzo is very juicy and crunchy, but the most interesting fact about this variety is its peculiar dark green color with brown spots. Every stage of the production is executed with the utmost care, thus ensuring a product of excellent quality and characteristics.
Peras de Rincón de Soto are pears of the Blanquilla and Conference varieties, grown in the Ebro valley. These pears are larger, longer, sweeter, firmer and with a greener skin than those cultivated in the other areas.
They are carefully hand-picked, leaving the stems on, after which they are processed and packaged no longer than 6 hours after harvesting. Peras de Rincón de Soto are extremely sweet with no tartness, very crispy and succulent with light fruity and floral aromas.
Manzana de Girona are the apples of the Golden, Red Delicious, Gala and Granny Smith varieties produced in the Girona province, in the northeast corner of Catalonia. This region of Catalonia has a long history of growing apples with the earliest documented reference dating back to the year 1300.
Every stage of the production is executed with the utmost care, thus ensuring a product of excellent quality and characteristics. These apples are smooth and shiny, without any visual defects. Pomas de Girona are firm, juicy and crisp, full of flavor and sweetness.
Pera de Lleida are the pears grown, harvested and packaged in the area known as Llano de Lleida, in the province of Lleida. They are unique because of their sweet flavor, round shape and their unique color. They are light to bright yellow in color and have a white flesh.
Pera de Lleida are very juicy and sweet with a mild fragrance and aroma. They have an exceptional ratio of sugars and acids which contributes to even sweeter perception of their flavor. All stages of cultivation and production must take place within the defined geographical area, which provides ideal weather and soil condition for the development of this particular variety.
Pera de Jumilla are the pears grown, harvested and packaged in the municipality of Jumilla in the province of Murcia. These pears are yellow-green with red spots on the side that has been exposed to the sun. The flesh is white in color, very juicy and sweet with a mild fragrance and aroma.
Pera de Jumilla have a higher content of sugar compared to pears grown elsewhere due to the large amount of sunlight they receive. They also reach maturity earlier and are firmer and larger than other pears. All stages of cultivation and production must take place within the defined geographical area, which provides ideal weather and soil conditions for the development of this particular variety.
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